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Fox News take the wheel: Trump repeatedly falls asleep during criminal court trial!
Where’s Dr. Feel Good when yah need him? Actually, they called him the Candy Man, and of course, I am referencing the crooked Quack who tried to convince us that Trump was a swimsuit model, Rep. Ronny Jackson, of Texas. As was told, Jackson was the...
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"'Drowsy Don' Dozes In Court, Raising Age and Stamina Concerns"
This story was buried in today’s New York Times. I’m going to proceed from the attitude the Times has taken with Joe Biden and use some language from this story, re-arranging it for emphasis. “’DROWSY DON’ DOZES IN COURT, RAISING AGE AND STAMINA...
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Trump Media stock in freefall
While not even close to the most pressing stories of the day, I thought people might get a kick out of what’s happening to Trump Media. As of this morning, the stock is down yet another 17% trading at $26.96. This is down from it’s initial high of...
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The Donald wants to attend every sidebar: juror tampering, delay tactic, or 'looming'?
MSM floated a report that Trump might stand with counsel during sidebars, likely to close the nonverbal distance between him and potential jurors. Intimidation or getting “vibes” like a knowing wink? More stunts. Perhaps even clumsy micromanaging....
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'Your honor, can I skip court Thursday? I have court to go to'
Poor Donald now wants to attend things that his bail terms wont allow. Donald's delays failed and he’s forced to sit in a courtroom. What's your 2024 existential dilemma? Trump’s is being nominated for a Nobel Prize this year. NY judge Juan Merchan...
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Russian stuff blowing up: Ukraine says Russia's summer offensive is coming
There is a good bit of commentary on Twitter from Ukrainians wondering why the U.S./UK can help Israel shoot down 99% of the Iranian drones/missiles that were launched but not do the same for Ukraine. It’s a good question. This pretty succinctly sums...
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The Northern Hemisphere permafrost has transitioned from a carbon sink to a carbon emitter.
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So, Hillary Clinton Was Cheated
On Monday 15 April 2024, the State of New York will commence its trial against Donald Trump on the accusation of falsifying business records. (A copy of the filing is available on documentcloud.org ...
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Run, Clarence, Run! — Justice Thomas missed court today.
The Hill (AP) 4/15/24, 10:17am Chief Justice John Roberts announced Thomas’ absence, saying that his colleague would still participate in the day’s cases, based on the briefs and transcripts of the arguments. The court sometimes, but not always, says...
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Russian stuff blowing up: Is Russia seeking a way out?
This would be fascinating, assuming it’s true. Of course, Russia’s alleged demands are ridiculous and unacceptable, but it is intriguing that they are not looking for a freezing of the current lines. Perhaps Russia sees the writing on the wall with US...
by quaoar 156 comments 559 Recs
Overnight News Digest: FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse
FBI opens investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse BBC The FBI has opened a criminal investigation into the Baltimore bridge collapse, sources familiar with the matter told the BBC's US ...
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	Yes, they give a truer picture of the unemployment situation.
53%	39 votes
	No, they don't meet the definition of unemployed because they stopped looking for work.
9%	7 votes
	Yes, they are just like other unemployed people, just unemployed longer.
20%	15 votes
	No, they aren't part of the labor force.
1%	1 votes
	No, the unemployment rate should be calculated the same way it always was. Changing it now will produce inconsistent and confusing results.
15%	11 votes

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